Laura Schneider
About Laura Schneider
Laura Schneider is the Lead Sales & Partnerships at Planet A Foods, with a strong background in sales and venture management. She has previously held key positions at nuvo and 27pilots, where she established Venture Client units for major industries.
Current Role at Planet A Foods
Laura Schneider serves as the Lead Sales & Partnerships at Planet A Foods since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for driving sales initiatives and establishing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's market presence. Her focus is on building relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities for growth within the food industry.
Previous Experience at nuvo
Before her current position, Laura Schneider worked at nuvo as the Head of Sales from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure in Hamburg, she focused on transforming business operations and enhancing sales strategies. She joined nuvo in 2021 as Head of Growth, where she aimed to improve business processes involving spreadsheet data.
Career Development at 27pilots
Laura Schneider had a significant career at 27pilots, where she held various positions from 2018 to 2022. She was the second employee at the company, joining shortly after its founding. She progressed from Venture Associate to Venture Manager, and then to Director Venture. During her time there, she successfully established Venture Client units for market leaders across multiple industries, including home appliances, transportation, energy, and retail.
Educational Background
Laura Schneider studied at the Technical University of Munich, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Wirtschaftsingenieur. Her undergraduate studies spanned from 2011 to 2015, followed by her master's program from 2015 to 2018. This educational foundation provided her with a strong understanding of engineering and business principles.
Early Career Experience
Laura Schneider began her professional career with various internships and student roles. She worked at BMW Group as a Projektstudium for three months in 2014, and at Porsche as an intern in project management for five months. Additionally, she gained experience at BSH Home Appliances Group and Studitemps GmbH, where she focused on innovations management and recruiting, respectively.